Bonhams June 12Th Fine Writing Instruments Auction - Free Catalog Offer

[Kid Parker]

Dear Pen Pals,

 

Bonhams is having our latest Fine Writing Instruments sale in Los Angeles on June 12th. The preview is on June 9th, 10th and 11th, and I'd love to meet some of you there!

 

The sale catalog is at the printer and will ship any day now. I'd like to offer the first 20 respondents a free copy of the catalogue (a $35 value). Please PM me.

 

The sale features both vintage and modern limited writing instruments, including some very rare pens. Here is a link to a pdf of the print catalogue:

 

https://images2.bonhams.com/original?src=Images/live/2017-05/16/S-24187-0-1.pdf

 

Here is a link to the online sale:

 

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24187/?department=COL-PEN

 

Highlights include the following Montblanc Special Editions:

 

MB 75th Anniversary 18K Gold Skeleton Fountain Pen, limited to 75

MB Picasso 18K White Gold Fountain Pen, limited to 39

MB Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Fountain Pen, limited to 91

MB Brandenburger Tor, limited to 89

MB Charlie Chaplin, limited to 88

MB Christopher Columbus Toledo, limited to 92

MB Hundertwasser, limited to 100

MB John Harrison, limited to 333

MB Churchill, limited to 53

MB Salvador Dali, limited to 100

MB Gandhi, limited to 241

MB White House, limited to 43

MB Fortune Number, limited to 88

MB Pompidou, limited to 77

MB Magical Black Widow, limited to 88

 

As well as dozens of other MB Special Editions. There are also dozens of MB Writers Edition and Patron of Art pens. Almost all of these have attractive estimates set below the original retail values.

 

The sale includes a selection of vintage pens, including a rare Parker No. 39 Gold-Filled Lucky Curve pen set with turquoise and other stones, c.1910. Few of these pens survive, and this example appears to be the only one offered at auction since October, 2000 (the example offered in 2000 was sold by Bonhams for over $18,000; the current example is offered with an estimate of $8000-10,000).

 

Of special interest is an extensive offering of vintage and modern Japanese lacquer pens, including a selection of extraordinary Namikis. The sale highlight is a very rare "A-Grade" Dunhill-Namiki Emperor Portuguese Trade Ship Maki-e fountain pen in flawless condition, c.1931 (estimate: $100,000-150,000).

 

In addition to these pricey gems, there are quite a few pens offered with modest estimates and low reserves, including a few tantalizing group lots of Montblanc Bohemes, Meisterstucks, and other pens. If any of you have questions, feel free to PM me!

 

Cheers,

 

Ivan

 

 

[Kid Parker]

Thanks to those of you who have PM'ed me! There are still complimentary copies available for those of you who haven't yet replied.

 

Cheers,

 

Ivan

[Chrissy]

PM sent

[Truffle Finder]

Likewise, PM sent!

Many thanks in advance Kid Parker.

Great looking catalogue BTW!

Truffle Finder.

[Kid Parker]

Thanks, Chrissy and Truffle Finder! Your catalogues will sent soon. Thanks also to all of you who have sent PM's! I hope all of you enjoy the catalogue!